Things to Do in Whittier, CA

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Since 1914, Rose Hills Memorial Park has been a place to remember. Today, Rose Hills Memorial Park & Mortuaries provide comprehensive memorial care to Los Angeles County and Orange County families. It's only 5.4 miles away from Vagabond Inn hotel in Whittier.

Whittier Hospital Medical Center is now a 178-bed acute care hospital, accredited by Joint Commission (JC), with a medical staff of approximately 500 physicians representing over 40 specialties. It's only 1.3 miles away from Vagabond Inn Hotel in Whittier.

Whittier College has been a place of academic innovation, where a community of learners pushes past constraints and "measured" ways of doing things, embracing the bold and the cutting edge. It's only 1.9 miles away from Vagabond Inn Hotel.

What was once an actual berry farm is now 160 acres of world class rides, unique family shows and one of a kind attractions. Knott's Berry Farm resort is located 8.7 miles south of our Whittier property at 8039 Beach Blvd, Buena Park, CA 90620. Right next to it, there is Knott's Soak City Water Park. It is Orange County's newest and wildest water adventure park! Waterlogged acres packed with 21 of the most intense water rides imaginable - all themed to the surf woodies and longboards of the 1950's Southern California Coast! Call (714) 220-5200 for more information.

Whittier Narrows is a 1,492-acre park located in the City of South El Monte and is one of Los Angeles County's largest and most popular recreation areas. It's only 7.5 miles from Vagabond Inn hotel in Whittier.

Make all your childhood dreams come true in Disneyland resort. Disneyland Theme Park is located in Anaheim, 14.5 miles southeast our Whittier Property. For more information, visit disneyland.disney.go.com.

Following the Mexican War, Pio Pico, last Mexican Governor of California acquired the 9,000 acre Rancho Paso de bartolo. Pico Built an abode home that was destroyed by the floods of 1883-1884. His second abode casa, now known as Pio Pico Mansion, represents a compromise between Mexican and American cultures. Located at 6003 Pioneer Blvd, at Whittier Bvld., State Historical Landmark 127, Pio Pico is 4 miles northwest of our Whittier Property. For information on days and hours of operation, please call (562) 693-2944.

The library opened its doors on July 1990 with celebration. It is a privately supported, non profit institution dedicated to educating the public about the life and times of the 37th President and encouraging interest in history, government and Public affairs. The museum tour encounters the Nixon Museum, the Nixon Birthplace, permanent galleries and many exhibits. The library is located 13.9 miles southeast of our Whittier property in Yorba Linda at 1800 Yorba Linda Blvd and it is open daily from 10 AM to 5 PM. Call (714) 993-3393 for more information.

The stadium is the proud home of the Tournament of Roses Football Game, UCLA Bruin Football, Americafest Fourth of July celebration, concerts, religious services, filmings and the World's Largest Flea Market (R.G. Canning).

With approximately 1,400 acres of properties available for current use and future development, Rose Hills Memorial Park is considered to be the largest single-operated cemetery in the world. It contains a Japanese Garden, many lakes and architectural features. The park is located 6.7 miles north of our Whittier property at 3888 Workman Mill Rd. Call (562) 699-0921 for more information.

This Whittier landmark was once the home of Jonathan Bailey, a pioneer in Whittier's community. It also served as home to some of the first ever Quacker meetings. The house is run by the Whittier Historical Society & Museum.